Overseas trip

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 17) stopped House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi from using a military plane for an overseas trip, in a tit-for-tat after the Democratic leader’s suggestion he postpone the State of the Union address during the partial government shutdown. Republican Trump told Pelosi in a letter that her trip to Belgium, Egypt and Afghanistan, which he derided as a “public relations event”, would be postponed, citing the shutdown that has entered its 27th day. Pelosi had planned to visit US troops in Afghanistan, with a stop in Brussels for meetings to reaffirm the United States’ "ironclad commitment” to Nato, spokesman Drew Hammill said. Egypt was not on the itinerary. The weekend trip had not been announced before Trump released his letter. Lawmakers often do not publicise foreign trips before they occur for security reasons, particularly when the trips involve a war zone, as in this case. … [Read more...] about Trump pulls military plane from Nancy Pelosi overseas trip in shutdown fight

The Jakarta administration has said it welcomes applications from anyone or any group seeking sponsorship for attending overseas events amid the recent brouhaha surrounding the arrest of activist Ratna Sarumpaet, who was about to embark on an overseas trip at the city's expense. Jakarta Regional Head and Foreign Cooperation Bureau chief Mawardi said the city can approve funding proposals from individuals or groups. But there are several conditions, such as whether the trips represent Jakarta, bring honor to Jakarta or Indonesia as well as promote the country’s cultures. "[Proposals] are welcome, we will see what they represent,” he said as reported by kompas.com on Friday. The individuals or groups must first coordinate with the agency related to their field and then send an official proposal to Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan. The governor will then discuss the proposal with related agencies, Mawardi said. The funding for overseas trips is stipulated in the 2018 … [Read more...] about Jakarta welcomes individuals, groups to apply for funding for overseas trips

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has cancelled a four-country foreign trip as the death toll from flooding and landslides caused by record rains hit 100, local media said Monday. Abe had been expected to visit Belgium, France, Saudi Arabia and Egypt from Wednesday. His office declined to comment on the reports. Abe reportedly told the deputy chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party that he had "no choice but to cancel" as the disaster continues to unfold, Kyodo news agency said. Public broadcaster NHK and several other media also reported the trip had been cancelled because of the crisis. Abe is now expected to visit some of the areas worst affected by the flash flooding and landslides as early as Wednesday, the reports said. He had been due to start the trip in Belgium on Wednesday, where he was to sign a massive free trade agreement with the European Union. — AFP … [Read more...] about Japan PM cancels overseas trip as rain toll hits 100: Local media

Asia Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is the biggest corporate sponsor of overseas travel for Australian politicians, according to an analysis of travel disclosure registers by an Australian think-tank. 26 Jun 2018 08:40AM Bookmark MELBOURNE/SYDNEY: Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is the biggest corporate sponsor of overseas travel for Australian politicians, according to an analysis of travel disclosure registers by an Australian think-tank.The report comes as several politicians have called for Huawei to be banned from participating in a roll-out of Australia's 5G next-generation communications network, amid fears the company is effectively controlled by the Chinese government.It also lands amid a low in Sino-Australian relations and intense concern at Chinese influence in Australian politics.Australia is preparing to pass laws designed to limit China's influence in domestic affairs following … [Read more...] about China’s Huawei top sponsor of Australian politicians’ overseas trips

If you’ve never ventured abroad, planning and booking an overseas trip can be an intimidating experience. To simplify the process, and to ensure you get the most for your money, the Star reached out to three travel gurus: Farah Salim, co-founder of the airfare website Next Departure, Mary Zajac, public relations specialist at Expedia, Inc., and David Solomito, vice-president of marketing, North America, with Kayak. Here are some of their top tips for booking a trip: Budget bookingOnce you’ve made the decision to book an overseas trip, one of the first steps is deciding where to go. If you’re stuck, consider some of the travel tools available, such as Kayak’s Explore Tool. … [Read more...] about How to book your first overseas trip